A SEQUENCE of 3D light projections inspired by the human mind will beam through Bournemouth Gardens.

The installation has been designed and created by a group of students from Art University Bournemouth (AUB) as part of their final year project.

Their aim is to create a thought-provoking light sequence representing brain activity and the neural patterns of different mental health conditions while raising money and awareness for the charity Mind.

Sofia Katsaiti is one of the students behind the FeelFree project. She said the group hoped their artwork would help “combat the stigma” surrounding mental health issues.

“We feel like a lot of people don’t come forward or are ashamed when they have a mental health problem,” she said.

“We’re trying to raise awareness and make the light show a fun and happy environment where people can talk openly.

“The art content itself has been created by us and two AUB graduates who are now working as 3D projection artists in London.

“There will be a mesh frame in the bandstand in the Lower Gardens, which will project a sequence influenced by the different areas of the brain and brainwave patterns. There will also be different sound fusions to create the ambience.”

The sequence will be on show from 7.30-9.30pm on Saturday and will be free to view. Members of the public will be invited to make a donation to Mind.

Sofia added: “We’re hoping there will be a good turnout. We’ve been working on this since September, and there’s been some ups and downs and some setbacks, but we’re really excited about what we’ve created.

“One in four people will experience a mental health problem in a year and the issue needs to be addressed. As creative students, we are combining art and the goals of the charity to create an event that will inspire change, provoke thought and initiate significant steps towards changing society’s outlook on mental health.

“We also hope to be an active contributor to the ever-changing art scene in Dorset.”

Also involved in the project are students Antonette Prince, Georgia Oliver, Alex Tiller and Chloe Griffin. To find out more about the project, visit facebook.com/feelfreeproject.